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| | Direct Free Kick (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits one of a number of offenses by playing in a careless, reckless, or overly forceful manner. |
 | | If a player kicks, trips, charges, strikes, or pushes an opponent, he can expect the referee to blow the whistle and award a free kick from the spot of the infraction. |
 | | A direct free kick will also be awarded in the event that a player makes contact with the opponent before touching the ball when attempting to win possession of the ball with a tackle. |
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